tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90363952840418921772012-01-28T22:20:34.653-06:00I Have A NotionQuilting, Applique, Embroidery, Needle Arts and Punchneedle notions, tools and supplies. Guest artists and personal projects as well.IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.comBlogger10131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-85349971080350804252012-01-28T13:57:00.000-06:002012-01-28T13:57:59.215-06:00Spotlight on Neutrals by Pat Wys- Book Review & Giveaway
Winter brings out the book worm in me....and since my computer has been so ill (Geek Squad has had it for over a week now...hence my absence) I have brightened my days by reading the stack of books I got in Houston at Fall Quilt Market. While I know I'm 100% responsible for myself 100% of the time....I don't understand why on earth this book as not been put on my blog sooner. "Pat....why IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-27579577619355898472012-01-24T11:41:00.000-06:002012-01-24T11:41:15.502-06:00LUX Bar LED Task Light Follow Up & Perfect Alignment Laser (PAL) Product Review Before I get into my reviews, I thought I'd give you an update on the local wild life :)
The Flamingo's were plenty warm in the recent snow and one actually was seen sledding from this miniature hill in the owners yard. It rained yesterday...I should have run down there to see if the owners had put out enough umbrellas!!! LOL
The LUXBAR LED Task Light I blogged about here arrived last IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-31833490532216420072012-01-23T12:20:00.000-06:002012-01-23T12:20:52.619-06:00Practice, Practice, Practice....with Patsy ThompsonIf I've been told once, I've been told a thousand times...practice, practice, practice....and then practice some more and you'll improve you Free Motion Quilting skills. That's just what I did yesterday...I spent 4 hours with some friends and we all had a chance to practice and learn from Patsy Thompson.
Having Patsy work with each one of us at our own pace and level was wonderful. I'm more IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-85477626933091165372012-01-19T18:11:00.000-06:002012-01-19T18:11:30.885-06:00My Quest For More Light
When I went to Quilt Market back in October, one thing I really wanted to research was table lights. I have 4 lights, all from the same company, and I'm not happy with any of them. They are not bright enough for me and the hinges don't stay even after being tightened. I'm not going to tell you the brand...but I will tell you they were not cheap. (I bought two, won one and was given another)
IIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-75895530486232384932012-01-18T13:30:00.001-06:002012-01-18T13:36:53.278-06:00Nancy Lee's Machine EmbroideryI am fortunate enough to know a a few women who really know what they are doing with Machine Embroidery and they have been educating me since I became interested in ME. Both of them told me their first preference for stabilizers and thread is Floriani. After hearing about how wonderful Floriani products are, I did some investigating and became a Floriani Dealer last November.
Today, I'm going IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-79153600446041755642012-01-16T10:24:00.001-06:002012-01-16T10:25:45.613-06:00Winners
We are all winners...but you didn't need me to tell you that. I feel like I win the most because I have the good fortune to meet so many interesting and wonderful people.
Speaking of Interesting People....today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day here in the US. I hope everyone stops today, if even for a moment, to remember THE DREAM. In the photo above you mostly see people with black skin....IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-8427521250438704282012-01-15T15:30:00.000-06:002012-01-15T15:30:43.932-06:00Sunday SundayI drive by this scene each day on my way to the Post Office.
I laugh or smile every day because these Flamingo's change position and different props are added depending on the weather. Here they are trying to stay warm by the fire. They had an umbrella over them when it was raining. There is even a "black sheep flamingo" isn't that just hysterical? Definitely my type of humor!
Isn't keepingIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-80021502036882127892012-01-13T11:25:00.001-06:002012-01-13T16:15:25.801-06:00Famore Blog HopI hope everyone has had an opportunity to stop by each of the 5 blogs in the Famore Cutlery Blog Hop this week. Today SewCalGal is reviewing the Famore Micro Fine Tweezers so hop over and visit her today. Just in case you've been taking a break to re-set or you've been a human being and not a human doing...I'll list all the blogs for you :)
Monday Jan. 9th - http://IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-33296253053587095422012-01-12T15:22:00.000-06:002012-01-12T15:22:25.074-06:00Life Imitating Art?There is nothing quilty about this post....
You know those folks who have the plastic deer in their yards? I guess it could be considered an art form....of sorts...right?
I'm driving through Maumee, the next town over....and I see a plastic person (Santa in the background) standing in a yard with real deer ...go figure! Just as comfortable as they could be walking down the sidewalk....moseyingIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-91536786065045817962012-01-11T09:33:00.002-06:002012-01-11T09:53:04.530-06:00Famore Blog Hop - Seam Rip and Stiletto Review and GiveawayBe Bop Zippity Dee BopMy name is Hannait rhymes with IHANNA Snip it you gotta zippity clip it and if you mess ityou gotta rip itBe Bop Zippity Dee Bop
When those threads aren't a budgin'you gotta start fudgin'get up in yo ghetto and grab yoStilettoThen ya start to watchin'and you'll start seein'those threads start runnin'like you never seen dem run befoo
SOOOOO....I won't quit my day job I IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com137tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-71079350623733776852012-01-10T15:27:00.002-06:002012-01-10T19:29:21.900-06:00Book Reviews, Giveaways and More :)Is everyone having fun on the Famore Cutlery Blog Hop? I sure hope you get to visit each of the 5 blogs and leave a comment for your chance to win ! Tomorrow is my day....so you know I'll be up late writing that post.
Do you recognize this guy?
I know many of you know exactly who he is....and I'm telling you I'm feeling more and more akin to Uncle Martin every day. I now have an Apple IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-91902747532166253562012-01-08T23:32:00.002-06:002012-01-08T23:35:28.080-06:00Famore Cutlery Blog Hop All This Week :) You can see for yourself, I am "Kelly Scissor Fiend, Queen of the IHAN Nation" (self appointed of course) and this is Brint from Famore Cutlery, formerly known as "The Scissor Man."
Brint was stripped of his Scissor Man Apron in Houston...hence his tears in the photo above. I wore my "Queen of the IHAN Nation" apron and THE Scissor Man apron too....reigning supreme over the Land Of Sharps...IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-81633425760531852992012-01-07T09:58:00.001-06:002012-01-07T13:16:50.208-06:00Prairie Point Pizzazz Book Reviewedited to include * belowAre you feeling like being a book worm? With the shorter days here in the US and the time change...it gets dark here in Ohio right around 5pm. So during this season of hibernation...I really enjoy cozying up to a good book and boy do I have a good one for you today!!
Prairie Point Pizzazz is not a book I would be typically be attracted to. I saw it first while at QuiltIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-50756525709183069832012-01-04T15:01:00.000-06:002012-01-04T15:01:49.400-06:00Increase Your E-Notion IQ - Kut It Sew Straight (KISS) Product ReviewI sure hope everyone had a wonderful ringing in of the New Year. I've enjoyed my rest / re-set time...it was heaven. Very unusual for me to be a human being instead of a human doing...I rather liked it :)
While at Quilt Market in Houston this past fall, I discovered a few tools by E Concept Mall that grabbed my attention.
This is the KISS aka Kut It Sew Straight. I think it is a very usefullyIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-48305144663700007992012-01-02T16:01:00.000-06:002012-01-02T16:01:41.983-06:00A Wonderful BreakHey there everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. What I didn't tell anyone is that Mr. McSteamy took both co-workers to PA for a visit and I was at IHAN headquarters alone....now you know why I was so quite!!! I've never been home alone for longer than a day so this was sooooo wonderful :)Here are a few photos from the many I took over the holidays
Some monkeys received their IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-67182098021975715292011-12-31T22:57:00.000-06:002011-12-31T22:57:06.586-06:005 Minute Count Down!!!!Here in Ohio, we have 5 big minutes until we pull the party poppers and beat pots and pans on the front porch.
The IHAN Clan wishes each and every one of you a healthy and fun New Year!!!
Smiles,
KellyIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-14787124742350850122011-12-28T16:23:00.000-06:002011-12-28T16:23:30.389-06:00Looking For The Reset ButtonYes, I can see the diagram above.....but I can't seem to find my own personal reset button. I'm looking for it and when I find it...I'm going to push that button and pop back on...in the meanwhile....just know I'm here and searching.
Smiles,
KellyIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-51519795817176880482011-12-24T22:52:00.000-06:002011-12-24T22:52:40.304-06:00Happy? Merry?What ever it is that you celebrate....and whom ever you celebrate with....my wishes are that you are healthy, grateful and kind to everyone including yourself.
Sorry I've been out of touch...with having Mr. McSteamy down for most of the month of December, I've been running like a chicken with my head cut off....and I'm not finished yet....11:49 my time...yikes.
Our good news is that the surgeonIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-11833371353501158772011-12-19T20:00:00.004-06:002011-12-19T20:00:03.827-06:00WINNERS :)Yes....there are winners to be announced.
My Increase Your E-Notion IQ blog post on Seamingly Accurate Seam Guide did say I would be giving away TWO didn't it?
Yep! That's what it says ....and the winners are:Number 26 and number 15. Congratulations MarveLes Art Studios and Quilter in The GapPlease send me your full name and address and I'll get those in the mail to you ...possibly today :)IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-47930306625530189502011-12-19T13:26:00.000-06:002011-12-19T13:26:18.770-06:00Are You A Curious Sort?Are You A Curious Sort?Are you of those who wants to know what other people are getting as gifts? Do you want to know what they are doing? I know I certainly am and I am not one least bit embarrassed to talk to people standing in the check out lines about who they are giving their purchases too. I sneak in a little question or two as well...."so what do you secretly wish you will get as a giftIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-10562809930521505442011-12-15T14:31:00.001-06:002011-12-17T16:46:24.957-06:00FLORIANI YEAR END SELL OUT EVENT and MOREFloriani is having a Year End Sell Out Event and I thought everyone who loves thread or does machine embroidery would definitely want to know. I'm telling you there are some incredible deals....I mean really incredible deals.
For all of you who don't subscribe to the IHAN Newsletter (sign up is on the right hand side bar) I posted the information in the newsletter on the IHAN blog under it's IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-65787826893170006612011-12-14T21:59:00.000-06:002011-12-14T21:59:36.528-06:00Increase Your E-Notion IQ - Seamingly Accurate Seam Guide
Ok...so I'm catering to the Ozzies by posting so late (late for US...early for OZ :)....sorry...can't help it...McSteamy is still having issues and I couldn't get to my bot sooner.
Today's post includes a fun giveaway thanks to Jen Eskridge of Reanna Lily Designs, creator of the Seamingly Accurate Seam Guide.
This is Jen's booth at Quilt Market in Houston....Yes...she's the same gal who wrote IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-56599743414640599442011-12-13T23:20:00.001-06:002011-12-13T23:24:24.495-06:00Ding Dong- Someone say something!!I thought we were all friends here...helping one another out....but someone forgot to ring the bell....
I guess I need to install a door bell on my computer...or perhaps my forehead (do you know I can't find a single pix of a person with a doorbell on their forehead? Am I really the only person who ever had this strange thought? If so...I'm cashing in big time on my first original idea!!! IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-30100882166795646462011-12-12T16:17:00.000-06:002011-12-12T16:17:52.837-06:00Greetings!Greetings fellow earthlings....I don't feel like I've been on earth for several days...but I think I might be back. Mr. McSteamy has been out of steam all together. A sciatic nerve problem apparently has knocked him from 6'6" vertical to 6"6" horizontal. Not a pretty picture...but he is on the mend so thanks to everyone who send notes of care and concern.
While I'm on the topic of IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-39339813487029455982011-12-09T19:11:00.000-06:002011-12-09T19:11:44.877-06:00Quilt Gallery's Blog Hop Party-Spreading Some Cheer
Quilt Gallery's Blog Hop Party-Spreading Some CheerDecember 9-17, 2011
I hope all of you know Michelle from The Quilting Gallery....if you don't...now is as good of a time as any to become familiar with Michelle and The Quilting Gallery! She has put together this wonderful event as well as so many other great events...visit The Quilting Gallery and check out all the wonderful events and IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com210tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-86687768113267110992011-12-08T11:43:00.001-06:002011-12-08T12:23:03.714-06:00Increase Your E-Notion IQ - Quilter's Grips and Tips by Nobel NotionsToday I'm reviewing three products by Nobel Notions. The Quilter's Tips, Quilter's Grip and Quilter's Clamp. The gals at Nobel Notions gave me this set to review....so it is a "sponsored" review I guess you could say :)More photos from Quilt Market ....hurray :)....this was the Nobel Notions Booth. I was interested in learning about their products and giving them a try. The fact their table IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-85068820768744267502011-12-07T14:35:00.000-06:002011-12-07T14:35:18.728-06:00Why Shop at I Have A Notion (IHAN)?Why Shop At I Have A Notion this holiday season? Or at all, for that matter?
That's a good question, don't you think? Why do you or don't you shop at IHAN? I've been honest and forthright in my posts (except where I put the practices and acknowledge I'm telling a lie or the truth is being stretched :) and I would like to hear what you have to say too.
Do you have any feedback that would be IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-9019788727802166652011-12-06T13:11:00.000-06:002011-12-06T13:11:54.308-06:00Winter Is Here : Sandi Blackwell's Square-agonals Re-Review and GiveawayWinter has arrived in Ohio and here is the proof
IHAN Headquarters has been full with family for several days.
Maddy, our youngest daughter, Abby and James (R-L) are visiting ...there has been lots of decorating, arts and crafts, games and of course dress up too. Aaron's version of a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree (that is play dough on the branches)
"Momma, are you interested in buying a snackIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-25823972301756475082011-12-04T21:13:00.000-06:002011-12-04T21:13:43.108-06:00Reasons For Quilts by Edyta SitarTime for a book review and more photos from Quilt Market!(this post was started 4 days ago...hmmmm...perhaps it needed to marinate) The book I choose is "Reasons For Quilts" by Edyta Sitar (Laundry Basket Quilts). I had the great pleasure of visiting with Edyta and Michael in Houston for Quilt Market. They were both very busy so I only visited for a short time. I did take lots of time to take IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-76487936393126727872011-12-01T09:54:00.000-06:002011-12-01T09:54:19.516-06:00Increase Your E-Notion IQ - Creative Grids RulersToday I'm going to not only review one ruler....but I'm also going to share my opinion about an entire line of rulers from Creative Grids.
Penny Haren introduced me to the Creative Grids Square It Up or Fussy Cut Square Ruler during a Checker Distributors Open House event. She had some fabulous quilts she had made from her book, "Pieced Applique." Lets just say...Penny is very good with math.IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-68659619217160070682011-11-30T23:44:00.001-06:002011-11-30T23:45:03.336-06:00It's a good thing....Yes...it really is a good thing that there are not folks who come to your house to do mental status exams on a random basis. I may not pass that exam!!
Yesterday while backing out of a parking spot I thought a meteor hit my van.
I had absolutely no idea what happened. Just a loud and hard bang...like lightening. Instantly I felt every cell in my body come alive....standing at attention.
ThenIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-33734549063736238352011-11-28T00:24:00.000-06:002011-11-28T00:24:08.570-06:00Cyber Monday Sale for IHAN Blog Followers Only
Shhhhh....this is for IHAN Blog Followers ONLY!!!
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These coupon codes can NOT be combined with any ofIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-69897077667718792482011-11-27T20:24:00.000-06:002011-11-27T20:24:18.409-06:00A Really Nice Person's Stuff
Once upon a time....there was a really nice person that had too much miscellaneous stuff.....furniture no longer being used, games no longer played with, books, old clothes etc. She said she was going to have a Yard Sale....but didn't quite find the time to have one
Have you ever met someone like that? A really nice person with too much stuff? One weekend that really nice person's sister IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-23720817403625116992011-11-25T15:19:00.000-06:002011-11-25T15:19:38.062-06:00Gifts With PurchaseIHAN's Pre-Holiday Sale Started Today
If you didn't get a IHAN Newsletter, you can click on the link above to see what all the buzz is about. If you would like to begin receiving the IHAN Newsletter there is a sign up link on the right...yep...glance to the right and you'll see it :) on the side bar.
That was my first Newsletter and I'm telling you it took me over 11 hours to get the thing IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-29728000844597849942011-11-24T20:32:00.000-06:002011-11-24T20:32:59.009-06:00IHAN Pre-Holiday SaleIHAN PRE-HOLIDAY SALE
Shop anytime anywhere on November 25 -28, 2011 at http://www.ihaveanotion.com/ and fill your stocking with all your Quilting, Machine Embroidery and Sewing desires.
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Buy 10 SpoolsIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-70998449102010524882011-11-24T00:18:00.000-06:002011-11-24T00:18:22.343-06:00November 25, 2011
May you all experience gratitude and grace this day.
Smiles,
KellyIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-85071622394466633212011-11-23T12:57:00.000-06:002011-11-23T12:57:39.341-06:00Raise Your E-Notion IQ- Sew Steady Tables
Its Wednesday and the good news is....I know it's Wednesday :) Time to raise your E-Notion IQ a little bit more.
I choose to feature Sew Steady Tables today because I found mine to be invaluable this past week. I'll also include photos from Quilt Market 2011 of the Sew Steady Booth.Did you see the Featherweight? Yes, there are Sew Steady Tables for those little beauties :)
I bought the IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-83849323005258312612011-11-22T12:27:00.000-06:002011-11-22T12:27:31.374-06:00Winner of the Pre-Holiday Beam N Read 6 LED Hands Free Light(If I were a graphic artist...I'd have a Beam N Read 6 LED light hanging around this little fellas neck....but I'm not. You'll just have to visualize one being there :)
AND the Winner of the Pre-Holiday Beam N Read Light Giveaway is:
Izzy said...
I would definitely get one for my daughter - she loves to read in the car and is constantly complaining when it's too dark to read!
November 14,IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-59065075487633233782011-11-22T06:40:00.001-06:002011-11-22T06:44:52.068-06:00"Quick Look Quilt Show" Houston 2011 QuiltsI was able to go back into Photobucket and make the slide show larger...I know it is a bit fast, I could not find how to slow it down. You've heard of speed dating? Quilt In A Day? Now you have "Quick Look Quilt Show" Houston 2011 ...what next...brief stitch?
As soon as I get the co-workers on the bus, I'll be back to tell you who won the Beam N Read 6 Led Light :)
Early Smiles,
Kelly
Just IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-24440630414958839422011-11-21T12:22:00.000-06:002011-11-21T12:22:52.536-06:00Today Is The Last Day to Win a Beam N Read 6 LED LightBeam N Read Pre-Holiday Gift Giveaway Nov. 14-21, 2011 LAST DAY!
Today is your last day to leave a comment - not here...on the original IHAN blog post "Beam N Read Pre-Holiday Giveaway" ...to win a Beam N Read 6 LED light...either for yourself or for someone on your gift list.
I have read the comments and there sure are a lot of people who want a Beam N Read Light...either for themselves or IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-75752965777274417702011-11-18T09:57:00.000-06:002011-11-18T09:57:53.247-06:00Susan Brubaker Knapp in Houston for Fall Quilt Market 2011Quilt Market Houston 2011
Susan Brubaker Knapp, Blue Moon River, gave an incredible School House presentation this year. She shared her new book, Point Click Quilt! with us and talked about thread painting and using photos as her inspiration. I feel like a photographer when I'm at Market. I do my best to get folks to look at the camera so I can bring back photos to share with IHAN blog readersIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-57397455893327399552011-11-17T09:38:00.000-06:002011-11-17T09:38:04.208-06:00Increase Your E-Notion IQ - Wash-Away Applique Sheets
Ok, Wednesdays post on Thursday....I don't think any satellites will fall out of the sky do you?Beth Ferrier, Apple Wood Farm Publications, was doing a demo at Quilt Market in Houston for her Wash-Away Applique Sheets. More Hand Applique by Machine, is a great technique and applique pattern book that Beth wrote and it was published a few years ago. (Not much for Carol Merrill's but I don't IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-28848661887966349232011-11-16T15:38:00.000-06:002011-11-16T15:38:02.550-06:00I'm Alive...But Buried in Floriani :)I know ya' all think I've left the country to hide away with all the new thread, designs and stabilizers that arrived here at IHAN....but I didn't.A big ole semi pulled up yesterday and I just about passed out. I thought to myself...oh dear God...where am I going to put all that? Then the fella only unloaded this one pallet....instant relief :)
Yes, Floriani...Floriani Thread, Floriani IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-37786436985121742682011-11-14T12:45:00.001-06:002011-11-14T16:36:52.648-06:00Beam N Read Pre-Holiday Gift Giveaway Nov. 14-21, 2011Who is on your gift list this holiday season....I really do want to know. Who would you want to receive the gift of a fantastic portable light?
That portable light just so happens to be a Beam N Read 6 LED Light!
(the older I get the more light I need)I don't know what I did before I had my Beam N Read 6 LED Light (the IHAN clan now has four in our emergency bag) Who would have ever thought IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com107tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-15370070542094483202011-11-11T19:01:00.000-06:002011-11-11T19:01:25.225-06:00Quilt Market 2011 - 6 Quick Points Rulers and Jillily StudioVeteran's Day: My sincere appreciation goes out to each and every person who has served their country and their family members for all the sacrifices that each and every one of you have made.
Busy day here at IHAN...sorry this post is up so late in the day. If it ya really want to know...I've been working on it all day between everything else I do :)
Who else but the Queen of the IHAN NationIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-65721502155756229702011-11-10T10:11:00.000-06:002011-11-10T10:11:04.190-06:00Floriani Comes to I Have A Notion (Quilt Market 2011 5th edition)Hooping of a different sort!! :)
If you love Machine Embroidery then you are going to absolutely love Floriani Embroidery. IHAN is now a distributor for Floriani Embroidery Threads, Stabilizers and Designs. I know what you are thinking....yep..."how is she going to fit all of that into her "warehouse?" Was I right? For many of you have visited you know just what I'm talking about. For the IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-23921580665867939412011-11-09T13:58:00.000-06:002011-11-09T13:58:23.861-06:00Quilt Market 2011 - 4 Famore CutleryI'm guessing no one has ever seen anyone use a hula hoop while at Quilt Market....until now :)
Oh yes, that would be me....using a hula hoop for the first time in my adult life. I bet you are wondering why in the world I was hula hooping ...right?
It is all Mikki's fault! Yes....completely true :) Mikki has taken up belly dancing and hula hooping and when she was telling me about it I asked IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-36965191501756416362011-11-07T22:00:00.000-06:002011-11-07T22:00:14.395-06:00David Butler's Parson Gray and Amy Butler DesignI know Ladies come first...I wasn't raised under a bridge ya know. However, today...I'm starting with the Gentleman first....you'll just have to forgive me :)
David Butler (yes, Amy Butler's husband) has a new line of fabric, Parson Gray Curious Nature. If you have not heard of it yet....it is certainly time you did. I took this first photo in David's School House lecture at Quilt Market.IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-79637223963957996772011-11-05T16:24:00.000-05:002011-11-05T16:24:16.710-05:00We have a Winner!One very lucky IHAN blog reader has won all three of these great books compliments of IHAN and Martingale/That Patchwork Place. Here is what the winner receives :)
Creative Mixed Media by Sherrill Kahn is a fabulous book if you are interested in learning more and improving your skills with painting, printing, Stitching, Stamping and Embellishing fabrics....and really any medium...after IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-60491054092451075342011-11-04T13:06:00.000-05:002011-11-04T13:06:54.589-05:00Clydes Workshop - What A Treat!!Organizing the Quilt Market photos sure is a process. I'm getting much better though...I don't take nearly as many photos and now I just sort into larger groupings. While I'm doing all of that I wanted to tell you about a lovely gift I received and a little story about how this all played out.
The story first!!! :)Since IHAN is mine....I pick and choose which notions, books, patterns etc. thatIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-61449367367781891912011-11-03T10:41:00.001-05:002011-11-03T10:55:43.807-05:00Quilt Market Fabric Booths, Houston 2011More from Houston...enjoy!
If I could have all the fabric from one booth....I think it would have been the Island Batiks booth....well then there is the Kaffee, Brandon and Phillip fabrics....oh and Valorie Wells....just forget it......I don't even know where I'd put all that fabric :)
Marcia Derse Designs*(see note further down the page)
You'll all probably remember my post about visiting IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-13175834838588285022011-11-02T14:34:00.002-05:002011-11-02T14:40:31.902-05:00Quilt Market Fabric Booths, Houston 2011Organizing over 1300 photos is no simple task...so I'll continue to sort. Meanwhile, you may need to click on the photos to enlarge to see which booth the photos were taken.
Just for your viewing pleasure :)
More soon :)
Smiles,
KellyIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-50635169134018186942011-11-01T23:18:00.001-05:002011-11-01T23:20:01.619-05:00Everything IS Bigger in Texas!!I'm back home safe and sound. I know everyone is chomping at the bits to see Quilt Market photos and finds but I've gotta get organized yet.
This is what I was looking at yesterday morning. A cool sculpture across from the Convention Center. Then I spent my entire zooming around finishing up my business and when Market closed, I had the pleasure of going out for dinner in Houston. I've neverIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-80818459489892687232011-10-29T23:31:00.000-05:002011-10-29T23:31:32.116-05:00Saturday in Houston for Quilt Market 2011I sware I'm getting old or something. I used to be able to stay up and post to my blog at night....but now I need my rest. It was a busy day and I just wanted to share a few fun photos without any stories...just some teasers.
Michael Miller Fabrics Booth
Pillow & Maxfield new collection, Ohh La La for Michael Miller Fabrics.
I love the simplicity of their booth, my eyes go directly to their IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-12585225875087954712011-10-28T22:45:00.000-05:002011-10-28T22:45:25.815-05:00Houston, We Have TouchdownThis is proof I have arrived in Houston for Quilt Market (the beautiful carpet that is in the sky walk between the Hilton and the Brown Conference Center). The flight was bumpy coming in, but our landing was smooth as silk. I did go to School House today and got lots of fantastic pictures. I'm just so sorry to report how tired I am so you're just gonna have to wait for me to sleep before I canIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-30965532812932797732011-10-27T01:19:00.000-05:002011-10-27T01:19:06.956-05:00Increase Your E-Notion IQ - Tutto Machine on Wheels Product Review
You already know I'm on a plane today so how did this post get here? I asked Jean from Jean Creates to review something for me and she agreed. I'm so glad!!! Take it away Jean :)
Hi, I'm Jean of Jean Creates. Kelly's traveling to the quilt market in Houston and she asked me to do a review for her. We thought it would be a natural for me to review my most recent purchase from I Have a Notion IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-20007400000423650522011-10-26T10:21:00.002-05:002011-10-26T15:06:54.212-05:00Fun, Prizes and Gift w/ Purchase of AurifilIt is time to head to Quilt Market in Houston again. But, before I go I thought I'd have a wonderful book giveaway compliments of Martingale/That Patchwork Place :)One lucky IHAN blog follower will have the opportunity to win not one...but all of these books!!!
Creative Mixed Media by Sherrill Kahn is a fabulous book if you are interested in learning more and improving your skills with IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com95tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-6993334829091180932011-10-23T23:42:00.000-05:002011-10-23T23:42:28.632-05:00A Busy Weekend IndeedI know I've been quiet lately but I've had a lot on my plate. I"m preparing to leave for Quilt Market in Houston this Thursday and my oldest co-worker had his 9th birthday party with his friends on Saturday. Talk about an event!!! I wore ear plugs...11 children in my home was more than my ears could handle.
This is the table in my entry way....do you like the bloody finger and the mouse....IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-36025704496601854412011-10-20T10:49:00.000-05:002011-10-20T10:49:53.696-05:00Increase Your E-Notion IQ - Velocity 50 by Reliable product reviewMr. McSteamy got the video camera to talk to the computer which in turned spoke to the software who allowed the upload to the Internet......Hurray!!!!
On to the grand finale: This is a co-hosted post today. A great friend and customer, Jean from Jean Creates Blog, purchased the Reliable V50 Compact Vapor Generator after visiting at my house and using my iron. I wasn't surprised one little IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-39080542370060366862011-10-19T10:35:00.000-05:002011-10-19T10:35:52.123-05:00Yes, it is Wednesday and time again to increase your E-Notion IQ. The problem is Mr. McSteamy can't get the HD Video Camera to load to our computer. This is a huge problem because I'm so excited to co-host a blog post with Jean Creates Blog about the Reliable V100 and V50.
Mr. McSteamy promises he will be able to convince the camera to talk to the computer which in turn will speak to You Tube.IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-47648588036673357012011-10-17T15:56:00.000-05:002011-10-17T15:56:17.579-05:00Creative Grids Rulers and Coordinating PatternsI read this today in the Checker Distributor Newsletter and I thought it was so good I asked to reproduce their post here on the IHAN blog. I'm so glad they said yes...THANKS Checker!!!
Creative Grids Double Strip Rulers Shine
Oct 17th, 2011 by Penny Haren (the post below is an edited version of Penny's original post)
The strip rulers are simply brilliant designs – but until we got them into IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-31899124582527516552011-10-17T09:16:00.000-05:002011-10-17T09:16:03.067-05:00Wonderful News about DEPLOY That Fabric WinnerI just received an e-mail from Robin...the winner. This is what she said:
Kelly that's wonderful news but could you please draw another winner? I won a copy over at Tall Grass Prairie Studios and actually received my book this morning. I flipped through it quickly and I love it! I see several projects that I would like to make.
Very kind of you Robin!!!!
Now, I'll go do the random IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-36881918442467674432011-10-17T08:40:00.000-05:002011-10-17T08:40:18.467-05:00DEPLOY That Fabric Book and Messenger Bag WinnerOh what a wonderful way to start the week....announcing the winner of the Deploy That Fabric book and Messenger Bag! The winner is number 4 aka
Robin (RslslandCrafts)!!!
Congratulations Robin.....please send me your full name, address and phone number so your wonderful book and bag can be shipped to you.
THANK YOU to everyone who left a comment and THANK YOU Jen Eskridge...you are a wonderful IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-35124895031785513152011-10-15T13:26:00.001-05:002011-10-16T20:28:03.011-05:00A Little Bit of Everything**Edited 10/16/11
Beautiful Autumn in Ohio
I walked around the corner and saw my co-workers standing on the back of the sofa...hmmmm?
As I got closer I understood why they were glued to the window...check this out:
How on earth did that grasshopper get up in that spiders web? This is over 6 feet above the ground. Sort of gross I know....but cool at the same time.
I dropped by Waldo's house IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-10592827072565619692011-10-14T14:41:00.000-05:002011-10-14T14:41:34.375-05:00Madalene Murphy Co-Founder of the MLQG -Quilt Show Part IIWelcome back!!! Today is part 2 of the Co-Founders of the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild. If by chance you missed Part I, click here to read that post.
After reading about Mary Jane's traditional quilts it is interesting that the other co-founder, Madalene Murphy, is an Art Quilter. She has found fascinating ways to translate her thoughts, feelings, and joys to her quilting.
This sampler wasIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-67833135615640183962011-10-14T08:42:00.000-05:002011-10-14T08:42:28.329-05:00Quick Follow Up on Scissor Post
I'm running out the door...so I gotta make this quick. The reason so many people had not heard of Famore Cutlery is because they have been making scissors for other companies and stamping those company names on them. One quick example, the Jackpot Scissors by Simplitity were made by Famore.
Famore Cutlery's website has been down for a few days because they are changing servers...their site IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-36817372643777822502011-10-13T14:49:00.000-05:002011-10-13T14:49:46.985-05:00A Quilt Show by the Founders of the Mountain Laural Quilt GuildWarning: Get a Big Cup of Joe and prepare yourself for this wonderful adventure. Because there are so many photos...I'm going to do this in a two part blog post. I'll post about the first presenter and then I'll post about the second presenter.
PART ONE
The main reason I "went fishing" a few weeks ago was to be present of the presentation by the Co-Founders of the Mountain Laural Quilt Guild inIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-24232885083110804272011-10-12T03:16:00.001-05:002011-10-12T08:10:10.148-05:00Raise Your E-Notion IQ- Scissors of All SortsEDITED 9:00 AM 10/12/11
Yep, it is Wednesday and time to raise your e-notion IQ. It is also a special day because I'm a visitor at Sew We Quilt today and in order to read the post.....ya gotta click here to get the skinny. (No, I didn't say get skinny....heck if all it took to do that was a click....I'd be nice an trim..LOL)
Now I mention it...maybe all it does take is a click....head over to IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com71tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-88606914317597115392011-10-11T08:19:00.001-05:002011-10-11T08:24:26.952-05:00Free Motion Magic with Patsy ThompsonThis past Saturday, my friend Jean and I took a Free Motion Quilting class with Patsy Thompson.
We seem to always have fun together and when Patsy Thompson is in the room, you are guaranteed to have a great time and learn to expand your free motion quilting skills. Patsy started by showing us how to practice some designs on paper before we attempted to stitch them. Some us don't draw well on IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-18148292607733816432011-10-07T11:59:00.000-05:002011-10-07T11:59:41.102-05:00501 Rotary-Cut Quilt Blocks and The Border Workbook Book ReviewsI hope everyone is having or has had a wonderful Friday! You may recall this post where I spoke about building my quilt reference library. Today I have two other excellent books that are wonderful if you are wanting to build your quilt reference library as well.
The first book is 501 Rotary-Cut Quilt Blocks written by Judy Hopkins and published by That Patchwork Place. There are a few thingsIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-79427495717199206462011-10-04T22:44:00.000-05:002011-10-04T22:44:35.086-05:00Raise Your E-Notion IQ- Scrap Ma Bob & Shirt Tales Pattern
It is Wednesday again...and time to Raise Your E-Notion IQ! Every time I go to a class or retreat I take my Scrap-Ma Bob Clamp On Holder for Beverage and Scraps.
The Scrap-Ma Bob is a sturdy clamp on holder where I rest my drinks and I also have a reusable bag for my trash. It helps eliminate clutter and potential accidents (oh please don't spill your drinks on your sewing machine or fabricsIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-82746397040128749322011-10-04T13:23:00.000-05:002011-10-04T13:23:12.094-05:00PA, What A Wonderful PlaceOk, I admit it....I was not fishing while I was away. I took a overdue trip to see some of my dear friends. There is no other place on this earth I can go and have more than 10 people show up to have lunch with me. These gals are part of my Tuesday Stitching Group in PA....and I miss most all of the Tuesdays because I'm now in OH. I don't miss the chance to gather with them while in PA. I IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-22820015436024708342011-10-03T00:39:00.002-05:002011-10-04T08:28:47.974-05:00"DEPLOY That Fabric" Blog Tour Day 3Day 3 "DEPLOY That Fabric" Blog Tour
*Edited to include other tour participants 10/1/11
Jen Eskridge, Reanna Lily Designs, has written this wonderful book, "DEPLOY That Fabric" and you will have a chance to win not only her book but also a Camo-Quilt Eco Messenger Bag right here at the IHAN blog :)Jen is the mother of three beautiful children and her husband, Rob, was in the US Air Force for 10 IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-50036084423169817292011-10-01T13:20:00.001-05:002011-10-01T13:21:40.778-05:00DEPLOY THAT FABRIC HOP & The All Male ReviewDeploy That Fabric Blog Tour
Jen Eskridge, Reanna Lily Designs, has written a very cool book, "DEPLOY That Fabric" and IHAN is fortunate enough to be included in the blog hop which starts TODAY!!!
With each stop along the tour, you’ll have a chance to read the review as well as WIN PRIZES! You can win a copy of "DEPLOY That Fabric" and a Camo Eco Messenger Bag (pictured above) at each stop IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-1947754060488763172011-09-30T11:48:00.002-05:002011-10-03T11:52:33.345-05:00Marcia Derse Studio Tour- Oh Baby Baby*Edited 10/3/11 to include the name of Carolyn Griffin's pattern, Crossroads...see below.
I'm so backed up in my blogging I'm embarrassed...but what can a girl do? I'm working toward more balance in my life and that may mean delays...guess it is time I accept I'm not super human!!
Back on Sept. 15th I had the privilege of going to Marsha Derse's studio and her home. Marcia is a fascinating IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-3707230211905275772011-09-28T10:13:00.000-05:002011-09-28T10:13:28.564-05:00Raise Your E-Notion IQ-Hugo's Amazing Tape Product ReviewIt is Wednesday!! The best part is 1. I know it is Wednesday, 2. I'm back from fishing and I have lots of non fish stories :) and 3. I'm a little more rested than I was before I left for my "Fishing Trip."
Do you know about Hugo's Amazing Tape? I have known about Hugo's Amazing Tape for quite a long time but never really considered buying it...until Patsy Thompson (Patsy Thompson Designs) IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-7873649146726074112011-09-22T22:33:00.000-05:002011-09-22T22:33:47.822-05:00Putting My Fishing Pole DownBut just for a second. There is so much material for blog posts but I promised myself I would take a much needed break and visit with my quilting girlfriends here in PA.
The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild (I am a member) has volunteered to make place mats for the Meals On Wheels Program. Before our meeting on Monday night Mary Jane and I whipped up these place mats. Nothing fancy...just IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-31311160244791900922011-09-16T11:15:00.000-05:002011-09-16T11:15:31.796-05:00Gone Fishing
I am going to be out of town for a week. I will be blogging and filling orders to the best of my ability. I'm available by cell and e-mail. My phone number is on the front of my website at the bottom.
I so desperately need to get away with my girlfriends and sew....I know you all understand!!!
Big Ole Happy Smiles,
Kelly
IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-77294002866348622932011-09-14T21:58:00.000-05:002011-09-14T21:58:37.735-05:00In A Perfect WorldYes....in a perfect world (my mental insanity) I would have time to do everything on my to-do list. Yes I know it is Wednesday and the day to Increase our E-Notion IQ....however
I took the opportunity to visit with my 6 month old niece, Lola. instead of blogging this morning...or this afternoon....couldn't help myself. I know you understand but I have that mental nagging in my brain ...."KellyIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-77925519607943531522011-09-13T15:47:00.000-05:002011-09-13T15:47:52.625-05:00"Look At Me"I promised when I was finished with my Power Suit Challenge Piece I would show everyone a photo. Here it is, "Look At Me"
The Theme for the Power Suit Challenge is:
What does “Power Suit” mean to you? Does it conjure images of smoke-filled rooms where deals are made? Is a Power Suit a garment or a person? Do you plug in a Power Suit? What if a Power Suit gave you Super Powers? Using Power IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-70967850706614341832011-09-12T14:40:00.000-05:002011-09-12T14:40:14.640-05:00Quilting Arts Gifts Magazine Winner AnnouncedThe winner is Nancy Sue! Please e-mail me with your full name and address and I'll get the magazine in the mail to you asap. If I don't hear from Nancy Sue in three days...I'll draw another winner.
Thanks for all the fun comments. I do want to point out there were lots of No-Reply Bloggers...if the Random Number Generator would have chosen you....I would have had to re-draw because there is IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-14044754312848873902011-09-11T00:29:00.000-05:002011-09-11T00:29:07.937-05:00No Words, Just SilenceIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-13764181074715444262011-09-09T18:03:00.000-05:002011-09-09T18:03:55.178-05:00Quilting Arts Gifts Magazine 2011Look what I got today..... Quilting Arts Magazine is one of my absolute favorite magazines of all time. Always something new to see and interesting techniques showcased including instructions....right up my alley.
I dropped everything I was doing (and supposed to be doing) and sat on my sofa and read the Quilting Arts Magazine Gifts Holiday Magazine. If you like to make hand made gifts for theIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-52260562747067779002011-09-07T17:37:00.000-05:002011-09-07T17:37:27.091-05:00Raise Your E-Notion IQ- Quilter's Rule WonderCut Ruler Review
It is Wednesday again...and time to Raise Your E-Notion IQ! Last Wednesday I was very Lazy and I let Joan Hawley, Lazy Girl Designs, do the explaining for me(if you missed it...click here). This week....I'm even lazier...if you can believe that!
A friend of mine, Karin from Sew Write Creations,wrote the following product review after purchasing the Wonder Cut Ruler from I Have A Notion (IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-85698584273404967372011-09-06T16:10:00.000-05:002011-09-06T16:10:27.732-05:00Sale ExtendedI received some e-mails from some gals who were out of town for the holiday weekend. I agreed to continue the sale until Wednesday night and thought I should be fair and keep it open to everyone.
Click here to see the incredible deals on Aurifil Threads, Wonderfil Threads, Slice Fabrique Design Cards and AccuQuilt Dies.
Smiles,
KellyIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-3359394053904374292011-09-04T16:53:00.000-05:002011-09-04T16:53:40.989-05:00LABOR DAY SALE
Labor Day Specials at IHAN
Save on Aurifil Thread, Wonderfil Thread, Slice Fabrique Design Cards and AccuQuilt GO! Dies
In Stock Only...order now because when they are gone....they are gone :)
Offer expires Monday September 5th at midnight
Attention All September FabShop Hoppers Get a special discount on Beam N Read 6 LED Hands Free Lights when you enter "Bunny" in the coupon code in your IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-88279281619666398882011-09-01T13:23:00.000-05:002011-09-01T13:23:02.026-05:00September is National Sewing Month Yes, September is National Sewing Month!!! I am inviting you to join me in celebrating and honoring the tradition of the needle arts by recognizing those people in your life that have either taught you to stitch, encouraged you to stitch, given you time and support as you have pursued your passion for stitching. Who taught you to sew/embroidery/knit/crochet? What was it about them that made IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-19698562541636643202011-08-31T13:36:00.000-05:002011-08-31T13:36:25.688-05:00Raise Your E-Notion IQ - Lazy Angle Ruler by Creative Grids
It's Wednesday and this week....I actually know it is Wednesday....that is such a great thing!!! It just so happens I was able to combine my visit with Joan Hawley, Lazy Girl Designs, and Julie Herman, Jaybird Quilts, with the ruler I want to review. All thanks to Checker Distributor Open House.
This sweet friendly face belongs to none other than that Lazy Girl herself, Joan Hawley. She isIHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-55035845917413258422011-08-31T10:46:00.000-05:002011-08-31T10:46:07.135-05:00More Giveaways and A Winner Announced for Just Around The CornerThe winner of Just Around The Corner by Kari Carr is Karen. Congratulations Karen!!!
Karen if you would please e-mail me with your full name and address I'll ship your book straight away. You have 3 days to reply or I'll choose another winner. I hate to put a time limit but if I don't I may have a stack of giveaways that people didn't claim and I want them given away :)
Theresa Pulido has a IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-15790369878138271912011-08-30T08:43:00.000-05:002011-08-30T08:43:19.774-05:00More Checker Distributor 63 Anniversary Open HouseI have been knee deep in my Power Suit Challenge art quilt and actually forgot to post yesterday....so without further ado....back to Checker's Open House.
Edyta Sitar, Laundry Basket Quilts, was as beautiful and pleasant as always during the Open House.
She has a new book coming out, Reasons for Quilts. She had a few copies and they sold out fast!!
Edyta's designs are timeless and I think that IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-84394606594297223422011-08-27T11:14:00.000-05:002011-08-27T11:14:19.239-05:00POINT, CLICK, QUILT! Winner Announced There were lots and lots of comments from very excited readers wanting to win Susan Brubaker Knapp's latest book, Point, Click, Quilt! If you didn't win....don't stop reading....everyone wins today!
BETH...Congratulations Beth!! Please e-mail me at IHaveANotion@yahoo.com with your full address and Susan will ship your book as soon as she is back home (she is traveling this weekend).
For all IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-43741506143441713412011-08-26T09:05:00.000-05:002011-08-26T09:05:21.490-05:00It's All "Just Around the Corner"Back to the "real" calendar now....it is Friday and yes I am aware of that....today. Now tomorrow...all bets are off! :)
Today I get to tell you about visiting with Kari Carr at the Checker Distributor Open House last Sunday. You know I was thrilled to be able to take photos of the quilts Kari has made for her new book, Just Around The Corner. I had just received the book for review from IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-71680464186322853202011-08-25T14:04:00.001-05:002011-08-25T14:05:19.076-05:00Raise Your E-Notion IQ - Kandi's Handi-Iron Product Review
If it's Wednesday then it is time to Raise Your E-Notion IQ here at IHAN. Am I the only one who thought today was Wednesday? Honestly....I was so focused on the Yellow Monster that I didn't even realize Wednesday was yesterday. So...lets pretend today is Wednesday...just for the time that you are reading this post :)I was introduced to Kandi's Handi-Iron while at the Checker Distributor Open IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-27322864203959247732011-08-24T14:06:00.002-05:002011-08-24T15:52:54.701-05:00The Yellow Monster CameA big ugly Yellow Monster came and ate my monkeys this morning....leaving me in tears. It had big ugly red eyes on the front and the back....I'm telling you it was really ugly. I was minding my own business and the next thing I know....my monkeys are GONE! You can imagine I have spent most of my day sad and crying. I know you all expected more posts on Checkers Open House....and they will IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-6089059946558317552011-08-23T17:29:00.000-05:002011-08-23T17:29:51.891-05:00Checker Distributor 63rd Anniversary Open HouseSunday and Monday I was busy out shopping and gathering photographs at the Checker Distributor 63rd Anniversary Open House. Each year it seems to get bigger and better. This year I think there were 30 designers....and all right in my back yard...so to speak...LOL. (I live 15 minutes away)
Rob Krieger is the owner and President of Checker Distributor. Rob and his amazing staff really went IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-79386719956835546642011-08-20T13:44:00.001-05:002011-08-20T18:35:53.278-05:00Point, Click, Quilt by Susan Brubaker Knapp Book Review & GIVEAWAYThis post has been edited to include a GIVEAWAY too. See the bottom for details :)
Admittedly I'm a book worm....and always have been. On any given day you will find no less than 6-8 books next to my bed and my chair...yep over 16 books....I'm insatiable. I LOVE BOOKS and I LOVE Susan Brubaker Knapp's latest book, Point, Click, Quilt.
Point, Click, Quilt was the first book I grabbed when I IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-64941174992986567252011-08-19T12:53:00.000-05:002011-08-19T12:53:22.762-05:00Impressive Young PeopleHave you ever met young people that you were so impressed by that you just wanted to tell everyone you know? It happened to me this week....so I'm telling everyone I know.
I was out front watering the flowers and the boys were playing with their friends when two young fells pulled up and got out of their vehicle and approached my house. I'm very protective of my children so I headed towards IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-81452500954042578662011-08-18T14:20:00.000-05:002011-08-18T14:20:22.851-05:00Pets on Quilts Show - The IHAN Monkeys
Have you entered your photo of your pets on a quilt yet? If not...click here to find out how you can participate....oh yeah....and win some very cool prizes too :)
Can you see my little pet here? Yes....just his nose on the tip of the quilt.
...this is Jake and his two Monkey brothers, Aaron and Zachary I knew the minute I asked them to come lay on the quilt it would be pandemonium....or IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-74265034724165439842011-08-17T11:46:00.003-05:002011-08-18T13:42:24.420-05:00Raise Your E-Notion IQ - Sewline Product Reviews-EditedX 2 Edited to add photos that did not show up yesterday...Sorry for the delay! Second edit....can you believe they disappeared again....I'm not even going to go into my frustration....just go and try again...thanks if you are still looking. I would not blame you one bit if you didn't!!!
Yep, it's Wednesday again! Time to raise our E-Notion IQ here on the IHAN blog. Before I go on with my post I IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036395284041892177.post-82011483646787743062011-08-16T07:38:00.000-05:002011-08-16T07:38:17.554-05:00Green Fairy Quilts is going back to RomaniaWhat do quilters want? FABRIC...that's and easy one!!! Beautiful fabric is even better....and Free Beautiful Fabric is BEST...and I right? You bet ya I am....100% right and I beg any one of you to differ with me...LOL.
What would you do with this jelly roll if you could do anything at all? Wait...don't answer that just yet....
What about this Charm Pack? Hmmmmm....now what pretties could IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368085552525311127noreply@blogger.com8